Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, July 3rd, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, JULY 3RD, 2014
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DOW 17040.53 64.29 (0.38%) | NASDAQ 4476.24 18.51 (0.42%) | S&P 500 1981.15 6.53 (0.33%)

Time of Screening : 7/3/2014 10:55:59 AM Report Released : 7/3/2014 11:26:41 AM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 35% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Pivot Point
Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Max Buy
HF - NYSE H F F Inc Cl A	$37.60	+0.43 1.16%	$37.76	69,700 36.11% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 193,000	$37.58 0.05%	6/20/2014	$34.60	PP = $36.16 MB = $37.97
Most Recent Note - 7/3/2014 11:08:54 AM Y - Touched yet another new 52-week high today. Gains above its pivot point with above average volume recently triggered a technical buy signal. Prior highs in the $35-36 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/23/2014. Click here.
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TARO - NYSE Taro Pharmaceutical Inds	$143.24	+0.21 0.15%	$144.19	21,692 35.56% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 61,000	$146.64 -2.32%	6/26/2014	$117.31	PP = $118.90 MB = $124.85
Most Recent Note - 7/3/2014 11:21:34 AM G - Perched at its all-time high following 6 consecutive volume-driven gains, extended from its prior base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/26/2014. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$32.43	-0.54 -1.64%	$33.81	$36.49	-11.12%	523,789 49.79%	1,052,000
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 7/3/2014 10:59:06 AM Rebounded toward its 52-week high with 12 gains in the span of 13 sessions. The 2 prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +19% on +21% sales revenues for the Apr '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Undercut its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 1/14/14 mid-day report. Fundamentals have not been a match with the fact-based investment system since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/13. "
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$46.98	-0.86 -1.80%	$47.99	$50.00	-6.04%	26,478 41.37%	64,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 7/3/2014 11:00:05 AM Rallied within striking distance of its 52-week high with 4 consecutive gains. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven gain as it completed a new Public Offering on 6/27/14. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +24% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum necessary to satisfy the C criteria. Waning annual earnings increases in FY '10 and '11 were noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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CCF - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Chase Corp	$35.96	+0.81 2.30%	$36.19	$36.76	-2.18%	8,797 67.67%	13,000
Most Recent Note for CCF - 7/3/2014 11:04:51 AM Approaching its 52-week high with very little overhead supply remaining to act as resistance. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline in recent quarterly comparisons through Feb '14, but with sub par sales revenues growth hinting that there is not great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY '09.
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CO - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services China Cord Blood Corp	$5.35	-0.06 -1.11%	$5.50	$5.70	-6.14%	49,537 45.03%	110,000
Most Recent Note for CO - 7/3/2014 11:05:28 AM Hovering near its 52-week high enduring mild distributional pressure following gains backed by above average volume. Recent mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +40% on +14% sales revenues for the Mar '14, but fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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FINL - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Finish Line Inc Cl A	$30.08	+0.14 0.47%	$30.32	$30.79	-2.31%	303,661 46.43%	654,000
Most Recent Note for FINL - 7/3/2014 11:06:52 AM There was a "negative reversal" on the prior session after touching a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +40% on +16% sales revenues for the May '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. The 1/13/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases not strong and steady above the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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HNP - NYSE - UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities Huaneng Pwr Intl Adr	$46.89	-0.14 -0.30%	$46.94	$47.07	-0.38%	11,585 38.62%	30,000
Most Recent Note for HNP - 7/3/2014 11:11:06 AM Perched at its 52-week high today after 7 consecutive gains and rallying within striking distance of its 2013 high. The 6/10/14 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history for this Chinese Utility - Electric firm has not been strong and steady and its sales revenues growth rate has been sub par."
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LAZ - NYSE - Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs Lazard Ltd Cl A	$51.71	+0.28 0.54%	$52.00	$53.18	-2.76%	350,605 42.24%	830,000
Most Recent Note for LAZ - 7/3/2014 11:12:30 AM Retreated from its 52-week high and found support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports recently cautioned members - Reported earnings +118% on +30% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Reported improved earnings increases in the Jun, Sep, and Dec '13 quarters but fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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LGIH - NASDAQ - Bldg-Resident/Comml L G I Homes Inc	$20.19	+0.79 4.07%	$20.83	$20.75	-2.70%	46,624 44.83%	104,000
Most Recent Note for LGIH - 7/3/2014 11:15:09 AM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "It has not formed a sound base pattern, but faces very little resistance due to overhead supply. Limited history is a concern, yet it is up from its 11/07/13 IPO at $11. Quarterly earnings increases through the Mar '14 quarter have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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MCRS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Micros Systems Inc	$68.08	+0.23 0.34%	$68.18	$70.24	-3.08%	1,619,587 86.61%	1,870,000
Most Recent Note for MCRS - 7/3/2014 11:16:01 AM Holding its ground in a tight range near its 52-week high following considerable volume-driven gains and recent news it will be acquired by Oracle (ORCL). Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +16% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons have not been a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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NS - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Pipelines Nustar Energy Lp	$64.30	-0.54 -0.83%	$65.95	$65.29	-1.51%	247,792 57.09%	434,000
Most Recent Note for NS - 7/3/2014 11:17:39 AM Perched at its 52-week high. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
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NTCT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Netscout Systems Inc	$45.05	+0.41 0.92%	$45.25	$45.30	-0.55%	87,870 35.29%	249,000
Most Recent Note for NTCT - 7/3/2014 11:19:04 AM Last noted with caution in the 6/20/14 mid-day report - "Perched at its 52-week high, it held its ground stubbornly above its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress since gapping up on 4/24/14 for a considerable gain. Reported earnings +12% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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STZ - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill Constellation Brands A	$90.64	+0.19 0.21%	$91.59	$94.77	-4.36%	521,557 42.61%	1,224,000
Most Recent Note for STZ - 7/3/2014 11:20:07 AM Perched at its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain, rallying with no resistance due to overhead supply. Stubbornly held its ground after rebounding from below its 50 DMA line. Price/volume action has been mostly bullish since noted with caution in the 4/11/14 mid-day report - "Reported +72% earnings on +86% sales revenues for the quarter ended Feb 28, 2014, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with an earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '13 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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TTM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Tata Motors Ltd Ads	$42.16	+1.01 2.45%	$42.45	$41.86	0.72%	550,297 40.37%	1,363,000
Most Recent Note for TTM - 7/3/2014 11:22:15 AM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 6/05/14 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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WGP - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Western Gas Equity Ptnrs	$60.45	-0.15 -0.25%	$60.94	$62.85	-3.82%	93,639 40.54%	231,000
Most Recent Note for WGP - 7/3/2014 11:23:11 AM Completed a new Secondary Offering and gapped down on 7/01/14 retreating from its 52-week high after a streak of 7 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly comparisons through Mar '14 have shown strong earnings increases above the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."*
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WSCI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics W S I Industries Inc	$8.50	+0.25 3.03%	$8.50	$9.25	-8.11%	6,720 67.20%	10,000
Most Recent Note for WSCI - 7/3/2014 11:26:24 AM Finding support today at its 50 DMA line, consolidating -8.5% off its 52-week high. Reported earnings +175% on +17% sales revenues for the May '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases for the Feb '14 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Noted with caution in the 11/01/10 mid-day report - 'Extended from any sound base pattern after recent gains with above average volume. It is not an institutional quality stock, so use caution. There are only 2.89 million shares outstanding. It has minuscule sales revenues and earnings, despite impressive percentage increases for the latest quarter ended August 31, 2010.'"
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